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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.53, 657.67 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.53, 657.67 and 280.06 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.53 : 657.67 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.53/657.67 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.53x = 657.67 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.53x = 184,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,185.24/476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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